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Rep. Cuellar Announced $6,005,040 in Federal Funding for Gateway Community Health Centers

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Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $6,005,040 in Federal Funding for Gateway Community Health Centers. "The $6,005,040 in funding will significantly enhance our Gateway Community Health Center locations, which serve more than 32,000 patients annually,” said Dr. Cuellar. “Gateway Health is an outstanding community partner across South Texas and these federal dollars…

Rep. Cuellar Announced $2,678,762 in Federal Reimbursements for Zapata County ISD

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Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $2,678,762 in federal funding for Zapata County ISD for free or reduced meals for Zapata County ISD students for the 2023 to 2024 school year. “I’m pleased to announce over $2.6 million in federal reimbursements for Zapata County ISD towards providing free or reduced-cost meals for our children. Providing our children with high-quality…

Rep. Cuellar Announced $14,477,723 in Federal Reimbursements for Starr County School Districts

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Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $14,477,723 in federal funding for Starr County school districts for free or reduced meals for students in Starr County for the 2023 to 2024 school year. “These federal dollars will provide free, quality, and nutritious meals for our students,” said Rep. Cuellar. “These funds have also previously been utilized by school districts for…

Rep. Cuellar Attended the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Lafayette Tiny Homes Development

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Lafayette Tiny Homes Development with the City of Laredo. This new development was made possible by $1.5 million in federal funding from HUD’s HOME and HOME-American Rescue Plan (ARP) for the City of Laredo. HOME funds provided $974,210 and HOME ARP provided $528,275. “Affordable housing is…

Rep. Cuellar to Announce $2,233,045 in Federal Reimbursements for Duval County School Districts

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Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $2,233,045 in federal funding for Duval County School districts. Dr. Cuellar announced $2.2 million in federal reimbursements for free or reduced meals for Duval school district students for the 2023 to 2024 school year. The federal funding comes from USDA’s National School Breakfast Program (SBP) and National School Lunch Program…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $1,126,545 in Federal Reimbursements for Jim Hogg County ISD

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Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $1,126,545 in federal funding for Jim Hogg County ISD on Wednesday, August 21st. Dr. Cuellar announced $1.1 million in federal reimbursements for free or reduced meals for Jim Hogg ISD district students for the 2023 to 2024 school year. The federal funding comes from USDA’s National School Breakfast Program (SBP) and National School…

Rep. Cuellar Celebrated Ribbon Cutting at New Home with NeighborWorks Laredo

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) celebrated a ribbon cutting at a new home with NeighborWorks Laredo.  $50,000 in federal funds was utilized to help fund this project through the Housing and Urban Development HOME Grant Program. “I am pleased to continue my work with NeighborWorks Laredo in providing Laredoans with affordable housing,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior…

Rep. Cuellar Announces $1,921,611 in Federal Grant Funding for Laredo International Airport

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $1,921,611 in Federal Grant Funding for Laredo International Airport. These funds were provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Airport Infrastructure Grant Program. “Laredo International Airport is an extremely important transit option for passengers and cargo alike,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior member of the House…

Rep. Cuellar Announces Lower Prescription Drug Costs

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Today, Congressman Cuellar announced lower costs for the country’s most expensive prescription drugs under Medicare. “I voted to pass the IRA, which has lowered healthcare and prescription drug costs for Americans. It not only capped the monthly cost of insulin for seniors on Medicare at $35 but also limited out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for seniors,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior…

Rep. Cuellar Secures $2,509,264 for Rio Grande Public Safety

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) secured $2,509,264 in federal funding for Rio Grande City’s public safety infrastructure and operations with local officials. “I’m excited to see the great things the city has done with this funding,” said Dr. Cuellar, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. “The Community Project Funding has been instrumental in upgrading…